Thomas Perry was an 18th century Irish luthier who is regarded as the Irish Stradivari. One of Ireland’s most prolific violin makers, he has been credited with designing and crafting
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FAQ: The Top 10 Most Asked Questions About The Button Accordion
That’s right, it’s time for the most commonly asked questions about the button accordion. This fascinating instrument features in a number of musical cultures throughout the world and is even
FAQ: Top 10 Most Asked Questions About The Mandolin
Next up in my line of FAQs is the mandolin. This quick and easy guide will answer the most commonly asked questions about this member of the string family. As
FAQ: Everything You Need to Know About The Irish Bouzouki
The Irish Bouzouki is an instrument that raises a lot of questions, even amongst seasoned members of the Irish music community. This intriguing instrument has seen a steady rise in
FAQ: Top 5 Questions About Irish Violins & Fiddles
If I had a penny for every time someone has asked me “what’s the difference between a violin and a fiddle?” well, I’d have a lot of pennies, which wouldn’t
FAQ: The 12 Most Commonly Asked Questions About Flutes
Here at McNeela Instruments we’re inundated daily with questions about flutes – our loyal customers really like to keep us on our toes and we appreciate the challenge! I thought
FAQ: The 12 Most Commonly Asked Questions About Banjos
You asked so we’ve answered. Check out this quick and easy guide with all the answers to your most commonly asked questions about banjos. 1. What is a 4 String
McNeela’s Top 5 Best Concertina Albums
If you’re looking to improve your concertina playing there’s one thing that’s even more effective than practice, and that’s listening to as much music as possible. Luckily there’s no shortage
An Ancient Irish Drum: The History of the Bodhrán
What Type of Musical Instrument is a Bodhrán? The Bodhrán is a circular frame drum most commonly found in Irish traditional music. It gained significant popularity during the great folk music
Modern Day Irish Bouzouki Legend – Andy Irvine
Andy Irvine is one of the most iconic musicians to ever grace the world of traditional Irish music. A multi instrumentalist (Irish bouzouki, guitar and mandolin to name but a